70. On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
[SSC MTS — 12 Sept 2023, Shift 2]
- (A) 6 December
- (B) 29 August
- (C) 1 September
- (D) 14 November
Answer: (B) 29 August
Explanation: National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August to commemorate Major Dhyan Chand, one of India’s most celebrated hockey players. The observance encourages participation in sport and recognises the role of athletic achievement in national life.
69. In India, National Voters’ Day is celebrated on which date?
[SSC MTS — 2 May 2023, Shift 3]
- (A) 26 March
- (B) 24 February
- (C) 27 December
- (D) 25 January
Answer: (D) 25 January
Explanation: National Voters’ Day takes place on 25 January. The Election Commission of India was established on that date in 1950. The annual observance began in 2011 to promote voter registration, electoral awareness and democratic participation.
68. On which date is World Population Day observed each year?
[MP Police Constable — 31 Aug 2023, Shift 2]
- (A) 11 July
- (B) 12 August
- (C) 29 June
- (D) 13 September
Answer: (A) 11 July
Explanation: World Population Day is marked on 11 July. The UN Development Programme established the observance in 1989 following the attention attracted by Five Billion Day in 1987. Its campaigns explore demographic trends, reproductive health and development.
67. When is World Food Day celebrated?
[MP Forest Guard/Jail Prahari — 14 Jun 2023, Shift 2]
- (A) 5 June
- (B) 10 August
- (C) 16 October
- (D) 14 December
Answer: (C) 16 October
Explanation: World Food Day occurs on 16 October, the anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. It highlights hunger, food insecurity and efforts to ensure nutritious diets through sustainable agricultural and food systems.
66. Good Governance Day is celebrated on which date?
[MP Forest Guard/Jail Prahari — 14 Jun 2023, Shift 1]
- (A) 25 December
- (B) 20 December
- (C) 2 December
- (D) 12 December
Answer: (A) 25 December
Explanation: Good Governance Day is observed on 25 December, the birthday of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Instituted in 2014, it promotes responsive public administration, transparent government and accountability to citizens at every level.
65. Which day is observed on 16 October?
[MP Excise Constable — 20 Feb 2023, Shift 3]
- (A) World Cancer Day
- (B) World Health Day
- (C) World Population Day
- (D) World Food Day
Answer: (D) World Food Day
Explanation: The Food and Agriculture Organization was founded on 16 October 1945. World Food Day commemorates that anniversary and draws attention to hunger, agricultural resilience and food security. The observance was adopted by FAO member countries in 1979.
64. On which date is World Post Day celebrated?
[MP Patwari Group-2 — 24 Apr 2023, Shift 1]
- (A) 5 October
- (B) 7 October
- (C) 9 October
- (D) 11 October
Answer: (C) 9 October
Explanation: World Post Day is observed on 9 October. It commemorates the 1874 establishment of the Universal Postal Union in Bern. The observance recognises how postal networks connect households, businesses and public services across national borders.
63. When is Human Rights Day celebrated annually?
[Bihar Teacher TRE 2.0 TGT — 8 Dec 2023]
- (A) 10 November
- (B) 10 December
- (C) 24 October
- (D) 11 December
- (E) 12 December
Answer: (B) 10 December
Explanation: Human Rights Day is observed on 10 December, the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948. The declaration affirms fundamental freedoms and equality regardless of nationality or background.
62. Which day is observed every year on 19 November?
[OSSC CGL — 20 Oct 2022, Shift 2]
- (A) World Environment Day
- (B) World AIDS Day
- (C) International Mother’s Day
- (D) International Men’s Day
Answer: (D) International Men’s Day
Explanation: International Men’s Day is observed on 19 November. It highlights men’s physical and mental health, positive role models, family relationships and contributions to society. The day differs from International Women’s Day, which is observed on 8 March.
61. Which day is celebrated on 5 June every year?
[OSSC CGL — 19 Oct 2022, Shift 1]
- (A) International Women’s Day
- (B) International Men’s Day
- (C) World Food Day
- (D) World Environment Day
Answer: (D) World Environment Day
Explanation: World Environment Day is observed every 5 June under the leadership of the UN Environment Programme. It was first celebrated in 1973 after the 1972 Stockholm environmental conference and provides a platform for awareness and collective ecological action.
60. International Human Rights Day is observed on which date?
[OSSC CGL — 14 Oct 2022, Shift 2]
- (A) 26 January
- (B) 8 May
- (C) 15 August
- (D) 10 December
Answer: (D) 10 December
Explanation: Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10 December because the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on that date in 1948. Its principles recognize inherent dignity and equal rights for all people worldwide.
